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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I know someone with two kids at HYPS and she doesn’t even want to answer anymore because people think she’s bragging (even though they asked) 
Ah, to have such problems [/quote]

This is true. [/quote

I do not have a college sticker or a tshirt.[/quote]

The original PP is right. I do not openly give out the ivy name unless the questioner also has a kid at one. From experience, it's led to some misunderstandings.  And when they start questioning you, it becomes a pain. ("Did s/he (REALLY) graduate?"). A non-committal answer like s/he goes to a school in Connecticut, Massachusetts, NYC, or whatever, is usually sufficient. [/quote]

Ah, the classic "Oh up near Boston" in a non-committal voice when someone asks. 
I think this may even be the inaugural humble brag. Because it does really just beg a follow-up question.  But there really is no answer that works. Small price to pay for the privilege I guess. [/quote]

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